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Morning Update 2-24-22

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Minneapolis, St. Paul Mayors Lift Mask Mandate

(FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately. The lift comes almost two months after the mayors reinstated executive orders requiring all to wear masks indoors in an effort to minimize the…

Wall Street Joins Global Swoon After Russia Attacks Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled worldwide Thursday after Russia’s attack on Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already hurting people and businesses around the world. The S&P 500 sank 2% to…

Russia’s Putin Announces Military Operation In Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.” He said the attack…

CSS Ready for Musical Theater Return

DULUTH, Minn. - Musical theater returns at The College of Saint Scholastica as they open their production of “Little Shops of Horrors” Thursday, February 24. The college did return to theater productions…

Duluth Children's Museum Prep for Busy Week

DULUTH, Minn. - The combination of winter break for Duluth Public Schools and the recent snow and cold is making for a busy week for indoor activities across the Twin Ports. The Duluth Children’s…

Energy Design Conference Held at DECC

DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of builders, contractors, and others in the trades have spent the past two days at the DECC learning how they can make new and existing homes more…

Duluth Man Charged in Connection to Three Armed Robberies

DULUTH, Minn. - Last week, a Duluth man was formally charged with three armed robberies over two days in Duluth's East Hillside neighborhood. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Nichols is charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery. The…

Target Drops Mask Mandate for Employees, Customers

(FOX 9) - Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks, according to an update on its corporate website. Through an update to its FAQ section, Target announced, "As COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the…

Oscars Slim Down, Will Hand Out 8 Awards Ahead of Broadcast

NEW YORK (AP) - To combat slumping ratings, the Academy Awards are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month’s telecast. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences President David Rubin wrote in…

Jury Set To Get Case of 3 Officers Charged in Floyd Killing

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The jury hearing the case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights needs only to get instructions from the judge before starting deliberations. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent a…

Russia Evacuating Embassy in Ukraine as Crisis Escalates

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia. Those moves come as the region braced for further confrontation Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force…

School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

Closed:  School District of Ashland - Closed. No afterschool events. Washburn School District - Closed with virtual learning day for February 23rd South Shore School District - Closed with virtual learning day for…

Household Heating Concerns

DULUTH, Minn. - Experts are warning homeowners to make sure snow isn't blocking any of your pipes. This is especially a concern when it comes to a home's furnace. Snow can prevent the furnace from…

Remember to Clear Sidewalks of Snow

DULUTH, Minn. - As the latest winter storm moves out of the Northland, it's time to follow the city’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Property owners who have sidewalk along their property are required to…

Time to Stock up on Winter Gear

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Sunday gave us a taste of spring, but we're not out of the cold stretch yet, and now is a good time to grab discounted winter gear. Northwest Outlet in Superior is…

Shoveling Time in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The heavy and wet snow coming down is making it a daunting task for those who have to shovel. In Superior, those out shoveling say it was difficult to even get outside…

Monday-Tuesday's Snow Storm Reports

The following reports are from President's Day and Tuesday's winter storm system. All snowfall reports were sent into the Duluth National Weather Service Office. Washburn, WI: 30.0" Ashland, WI: 28.0" Bayfield, WI: 24.0" McGrath, MN: 19.8" Superior, WI: 19.0" Cornucopia,…

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